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Latest updateJan 16, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 274 - 145 (Roll no. 17). (text: CR H191)

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Nancy Mace
Introduced
January 3, 2025
Latest action
January 17, 2025
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Under current immigration law, the Department of Homeland Security can deny entry to or remove certain aliens convicted of crimes, but the grounds for inadmissibility and deportability related to violence against women are limited. While some violent crimes trigger removal, sex offenses, domestic violence, stalking, child abuse, and violations of protection orders are not uniformly treated as grounds for exclusion or deportation across all immigration statuses. This creates gaps where individuals convicted of these offenses may remain in the United States or gain entry despite their criminal histories.
This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to expand the grounds for both inadmissibility and deportability. The Department of Homeland Security is directed to treat aliens convicted of, or who admit committing, sex offenses—defined by the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act—as inadmissible. The bill also makes inadmissible any alien convicted of or admitting to domestic violence, stalking, child abuse, child neglect, child abandonment, or violation of a protection order involving threats of violence, harassment, or bodily injury. For those already in the country, the bill establishes that aliens convicted of these same offenses become deportable, with domestic violence crimes now triggering removal regardless of whether the jurisdiction receives federal grant funding.
Implementation occurs immediately upon enactment, as DHS applies these new grounds to visa applications, entry determinations, and removal proceedings. The bill does not create new funding requirements, instead directing existing DHS enforcement resources toward identifying and processing cases under the expanded grounds. The change affects pending immigration cases and future applications, potentially increasing deportation proceedings and reducing approvals for individuals with these convictions. Existing waivers and relief provisions remain available only where explicitly preserved in immigration law.
The bill closes gaps in immigration enforcement by making sex offenses, domestic violence, stalking, and child abuse automatic grounds for exclusion and removal. Individuals with these convictions who previously might have remained in the country or gained entry will now face deportation proceedings. The change streamlines DHS decision-making by removing discretion in these categories and applies uniformly across all jurisdictions, eliminating variations based on local grant funding status. Immigration courts will process more removal cases involving these offenses, and visa adjudication will become more restrictive for applicants with such convictions.
Aliens convicted of sex offenses, domestic violence, stalking, child abuse, or protection order violations face immediate deportation or exclusion. Visa applicants and individuals seeking entry with these convictions will be denied. Undocumented immigrants and legal permanent residents with these convictions become subject to removal. Immigration judges and Department of Homeland Security officers will process expanded caseloads under the new grounds. Domestic violence survivors and crime victims may see offenders removed from the country, though the bill does not distinguish between offenders and those falsely accused. Family members of deportable aliens may face separation.
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 30
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
January 17, 2025
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
AN ACT
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who
have been convicted of or who have committed sex offenses or domestic
violence are inadmissible and deportable.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Preventing Violence Against Women by
Illegal Aliens Act''.
SEC. 2. INADMISSIBILITY AND DEPORTABILITY RELATED TO SEX OFFENSES,
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, STALKING, CHILD ABUSE, OR VIOLATION OF
PROTECTION ORDER.
(a) Inadmissibility.--Section 212(a)(2) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end
the following:
``(J) Sex offenses.--Any alien who has been
convicted of, who admits having committed, or who
admits committing acts which constitute the essential
elements of a sex offense (as such term is defined in
section 111(5) of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and
Safety Act of 2006 (34 U.S.C. 20911(5))), or a
conspiracy to commit such an offense, is inadmissible.
``(K) Domestic violence, stalking, child abuse, or
violation of protection order.--Any alien who has been
convicted of, who admits having committed, or who
admits committing acts which constitute the essential
elements of--
``(i) a crime of domestic violence (as such
term is defined in section 237(a)(2)(E));
``(ii) a crime of stalking;
``(iii) a crime of child abuse, child
neglect, or child abandonment; or
``(iv) a crime of violating the portion of
a protection order (as such term is defined in
section 237(a)(2)(E)) that involves protection
against credible threats of violence, repeated
harassment, or bodily injury to the person or
persons for whom the protection order was
issued,
is inadmissible.''.
(b) Deportability.--Section 237(a)(2) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2)) is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (E)--
(A) in the heading, by striking ``crimes against
children and'' and inserting ``and crimes against
children''; and
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Built from official statements, public releases, and voting records where they exist. Members without enough evidence are marked as no position.
Members whose public record points toward backing the bill.
Bernie Moreno
R-Ohio
While the public record does not explicitly mention the 'Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act,' Senator Moreno's recent legislative activity and public statements strongly indicate support for this bill. Evidence includes: (1) His April 29, 2026 press release demanding investigation and denaturalization after an illegal immigrant killed three people in Ohio, directly addressing crimes by undocumented immigrants; (2) His pattern of sponsoring legislation focused on immigration enforcement and public safety related to illegal immigration; (3) His Republican party affiliation, where such bills typically receive strong support; (4) His demonstrated concern about illegal immigrants obtaining federal documents fraudulently and committing violent crimes. The bill's focus on violence by illegal aliens aligns perfectly with his recently articulated priorities. Confidence is not higher due to lack of explicit statement on this specific bill, but the circumstantial evidence from his recent actions is compelling.
View official sourcePete Ricketts
R-Nebraska
Pete Ricketts is a Republican U.S. Senator from Nebraska with stated policy priorities including 'Securing Our Border' and 'Strengthening Families.' The bill 'Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act' aligns with both border security concerns and family protection issues that are prominently featured on his website. However, the public record does not contain explicit statements about this specific bill or his voting record on it. His general policy positions on border security and family issues suggest likely support, but without direct evidence of his stance on this particular legislation, confidence cannot be higher.
Official websiteTommy Tuberville
R-Alabama
The public record does not contain specific information about this bill. However, Tuberville's stated policy positions on 'Border Security' and 'National Security & Defense' are prominently featured, which are thematic areas relevant to a bill addressing violence by illegal aliens. As a Republican senator from Alabama with a strong emphasis on border security, he would likely support legislation addressing crimes by undocumented immigrants. However, without explicit statements about this specific bill, confidence remains moderate rather than high.
Official websiteRoger Wicker
R-Mississippi
Roger Wicker is a Republican Senator from Mississippi who lists 'Immigration' as a key policy area on his website. The public record shows he prioritizes 'national security' and 'protecting' Americans. The 'Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act' aligns with typical Republican immigration enforcement positions. However, the public record provides no explicit statements about this specific bill, voting record details, or co-sponsorship information. Support is inferred from his stated policy priorities around immigration enforcement and national security rather than direct evidence of his stance on this particular legislation.
Official websiteMike Lee
R-Utah
Mike Lee is a Republican senator with a conservative voting record on immigration enforcement issues. The public record shows he has actively supported border security measures (e.g., urging closure of visa loopholes for Chinese citizens). His party affiliation and demonstrated concern with immigration-related policies suggest he would likely support legislation focused on preventing violence by illegal aliens. However, the website content does not contain explicit statements about this specific bill, so confidence is moderate rather than high. The 'Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act' aligns with typical Republican immigration enforcement priorities that Lee has shown support for in other legislation.
Official websiteJames Risch
R-Idaho
While the public record does not contain explicit statements about this specific bill, Senator Risch's stated policy priorities include 'Securing our Southern Border & Communities' and 'Putting Families First,' which align with the bill's focus on preventing violence against women by illegal aliens. As a Republican senator from Idaho, Risch typically supports immigration enforcement measures and border security initiatives. However, without direct evidence of his voting record or explicit statements on this particular bill, confidence cannot be higher. The bill's focus on both women's safety and immigration enforcement aligns with stated conservative priorities, suggesting likely support rather than opposition.
Official websiteEric Schmitt
R-Missouri
While the public record does not contain explicit statements about the 'Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act' specifically, several contextual factors suggest possible support: (1) Eric Schmitt is a Republican Senator from Missouri, and this bill aligns with typical Republican immigration enforcement priorities; (2) The website shows Schmitt's focus on enforcement issues and America First agenda; (3) Recent press releases emphasize law enforcement and security concerns, which align with the bill's framing. However, confidence is only moderate (0.6) because there is no direct evidence of Schmitt's position on this specific bill in the provided content, and no voting record on related legislation is available in the publicly available material.
Official websiteMembers whose public record points toward opposition.
Jeff Merkley
D-Oregon
While the public record does not contain explicit statements about this specific bill, several factors strongly suggest Merkley would reject it: (1) He is a Democratic senator from Oregon with a progressive immigration record; (2) The bill's framing ('Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act') uses crime attribution by immigration status, which typically aligns with restrictive immigration policies that Democrats generally oppose; (3) His statement criticizing Republicans' bill 'Gifting ICE, Border Patrol Billions' indicates opposition to enforcement-heavy immigration approaches; (4) Democratic senators typically oppose bills that focus on criminalizing undocumented immigrants rather than addressing root causes of violence; (5) His party affiliation suggests opposition to bills that single out immigrant populations for punitive measures. Confidence is not higher due to lack of explicit statements on this specific bill in the provided content.
Official websiteMembers we are still tracking, but without enough public evidence yet.
Todd Young
R-Indiana
The public record does not contain any explicit statements, voting records, or direct commentary regarding the 'Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act.' The available content focuses on Todd Young's priorities in areas like shipbuilding, apprenticeships, AI innovation, small business support, and manufacturing. While Young's website mentions 'Keeping Communities Safe & Healthy' and 'National Security' as priority areas, these are too broad to infer a specific stance on this particular bill. As a Republican senator, Young would likely align with conservative immigration enforcement positions, but without explicit evidence from the provided materials, a confident determination cannot be made.
Official websiteAngela Alsobrooks
D-Maryland
Alan Armstrong
R-Oklahoma
Tammy Baldwin
D-Wisconsin
Jim Banks
R-Indiana
John Barrasso
R-Wyoming
Michael Bennet
D-Colorado
Marsha Blackburn
R-Tennessee
Richard Blumenthal
D-Connecticut
Lisa Blunt Rochester
D-Delaware
Cory Booker
D-New Jersey
John Boozman
R-Arkansas
Katie Britt
R-Alabama
Ted Budd
R-North Carolina
Maria Cantwell
D-Washington
Shelley Capito
R-West Virginia
Bill Cassidy
R-Louisiana
Susan Collins
R-Maine
Christopher Coons
D-Delaware
John Cornyn
R-Texas
Catherine Cortez Masto
D-Nevada
Tom Cotton
R-Arkansas
Kevin Cramer
R-North Dakota
Mike Crapo
R-Idaho
Ted Cruz
R-Texas
John Curtis
R-Utah
Steve Daines
R-Montana
Tammy Duckworth
D-Illinois
Richard Durbin
D-Illinois
Joni Ernst
R-Iowa
John Fetterman
D-Pennsylvania
Deb Fischer
R-Nebraska
Ruben Gallego
D-Arizona
Kirsten Gillibrand
D-New York
Lindsey Graham
R-South Carolina
Chuck Grassley
R-Iowa
Bill Hagerty
R-Tennessee
Maggie Hassan
D-New Hampshire
Josh Hawley
R-Missouri
Martin Heinrich
D-New Mexico
John Hickenlooper
D-Colorado
Mazie Hirono
D-Hawaii
John Hoeven
R-North Dakota
Jon Husted
R-Ohio
Cindy Hyde-Smith
R-Mississippi
Ron Johnson
R-Wisconsin
James Justice
R-West Virginia
Timothy Kaine
D-Virginia
Mark Kelly
D-Arizona
John Kennedy
R-Louisiana
Andy Kim
D-New Jersey
Angus King
I-Maine
Amy Klobuchar
D-Minnesota
James Lankford
R-Oklahoma
Ben Luján
D-New Mexico
Cynthia Lummis
R-Wyoming
Edward Markey
D-Massachusetts
Roger Marshall
R-Kansas
Mitch McConnell
R-Kentucky
David McCormick
R-Pennsylvania
Ashley Moody
R-Florida
Jerry Moran
R-Kansas
Markwayne Mullin
R-Oklahoma
Lisa Murkowski
R-Alaska
Christopher Murphy
D-Connecticut
Patty Murray
D-Washington
Jon Ossoff
D-Georgia
Alex Padilla
D-California
Rand Paul
R-Kentucky
Gary Peters
D-Michigan
John Reed
D-Rhode Island
Jacky Rosen
D-Nevada
Mike Rounds
R-South Dakota
Marco Rubio
R-Florida
Bernie Sanders
I-Vermont
Brian Schatz
D-Hawaii
Adam Schiff
D-California
Charles Schumer
D-New York
Rick Scott
R-Florida
Tim Scott
R-South Carolina
Jeanne Shaheen
D-New Hampshire
Tim Sheehy
R-Montana
Elissa Slotkin
D-Michigan
Tina Smith
D-Minnesota
Dan Sullivan
R-Alaska
John Thune
R-South Dakota
Thomas Tillis
R-North Carolina
Chris Van Hollen
D-Maryland
J. Vance
R-Ohio
Mark Warner
D-Virginia
Raphael Warnock
D-Georgia
Elizabeth Warren
D-Massachusetts
Peter Welch
D-Vermont
Sheldon Whitehouse
D-Rhode Island
Ron Wyden
D-Oregon
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